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DS 19
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DS 19

DS (1955-1975) · 1955–1965FWDSedan

The DS 19 is a four-door, five-seat sedan built from 1955 to 1965. Its 1.9-litre four-cylinder makes 75 PS and drives the front wheels through a 4-speed semi-automatic gearbox. Top speed is 140 km/h.

74 hpPower
140 km/hTop Speed
1955-1965Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine1.9L I4
Displacement1.9 L
Cylinders4
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelPetrol
Transmission4-speed Semi-automatic
DrivetrainFWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power74 hp
Top speed140 km/h
Fuel tank60 L
Dimensions & body
Height · 1470 mm
Length · 4830 mm
Wheelbase · 3125 mm
Width1790 mm
BodySedan
Doors4
Seats5

STORY

The Citroën DS was launched at the 1955 Paris Motor Show with an aerodynamic body by Flaminio Bertoni and hydropneumatic suspension. It reportedly took 12,000 orders on its first day. It pioneered features such as self-levelling ride, powered disc brakes and, from 1967, directional swivelling headlamps. Over 1.4 million were built before production ended in 1975, and the DS is widely regarded as one of the most influential cars ever made.

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